08/12/2026
🎒 School is back—and so are the backpacks!
A new school year means new books, supplies, and sometimes an overloaded backpack. Carrying too much weight or wearing a backpack incorrectly can contribute to back, neck, and shoulder pain in kids and teens.
Help protect your student’s back:
🎒 Choose a backpack with two wide, padded straps
⚖️ Keep the load light—only pack what’s needed
📚 Place heavier items closest to the back
🙌 Use both shoulder straps, not just one
👀 Watch for pain, numbness, tingling, or changes in posture
Start the school year on the right foot—and with a happier back!